Thought's on Klaus's personality type? I am having such difficulty in pinning him down to a particular type. If anyone has any idea, can you explain why?

03-25-2013, 03:42 AM

CrystallineSheep

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I think ENTP. He is extroverted no doubt. Most importantly I think he is very Ne-dom. He makes connections with many ideas and concepts so easily. He studies a situation and he has everything worked out in his head. He is also innovative with plans and ideas so = Perception. My opinion.

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I think ENTP. He is extroverted no doubt. Most importantly I think he is very Ne-dom. He makes connections with many ideas and concepts so easily. He studies a situation and he has everything worked out in his head. He is also innovative with plans and ideas so = Perception. My opinion.

ENTP seems like a good fit. However could you give any example of him using Ti-Fe? I could also see him being ENTJ - he is quite a deep, versatile character.

03-25-2013, 05:27 AM

CrystallineSheep

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Originally Posted by reckless summer nights

ENTP seems like a good fit. However could you give any example of him using Ti-Fe? I could also see him being ENTJ - he is quite a deep, versatile character.

I think you can see Fe in the way Klaus deals with people like for example Caroline. He seems to analyze his feelings in how it connects with others. He seems to understand how people's feelings work when achieving a goal. I guess it is what makes him a smooth talker and displaying gentlemen behavior while be manipulative though it is evident it is not his dominate function. You can see it when he said in episode 17 more or less "No matter how pure a soul is, they are attracted to darkness". He knew saying such a thing would trigger emotional thinking from Stefan and Caroline. And his Ti works with his Ne. He sees the connections and knows how to reap from them. I just thought it was so clear when he walked into Mystic Falls and brought two and two together so fast and in such a logical manner that it was impressive. He may be ENTJ but he comes across as to me ENTP.

03-25-2013, 08:15 AM

Shea

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Originally Posted by IndustrialClef

I think you can see Fe in the way Klaus deals with people like for example Caroline. He seems to analyze his feelings in how it connects with others. He seems to understand how people's feelings work when achieving a goal. I guess it is what makes him a smooth talker and displaying gentlemen behavior while be manipulative though it is evident it is not his dominate function. You can see it when he said in episode 17 more or less "No matter how pure a soul is, they are attracted to darkness". He knew saying such a thing would trigger emotional thinking from Stefan and Caroline. And his Ti works with his Ne. He sees the connections and knows how to reap from them. I just thought it was so clear when he walked into Mystic Falls and brought two and two together so fast and in such a logical manner that it was impressive. He may be ENTJ but he comes across as to me ENTP.

Thank you. That is what I was leaning towards. That makes perfect sense. He is one of my favorite characters on the show. So fascinating and complex. Of course, as an INFJ, I would be typically be drawn toward an ENTP. Go figure.

03-25-2013, 04:08 PM

hannahgracex

How come everyone thinks Klaus is an E? He's very aggressive, yes, but I think the way he throws himself into his art and is very precise screams introvert.

03-25-2013, 04:47 PM

Shea

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Originally Posted by hannahgracex

How come everyone thinks Klaus is an E? He's very aggressive, yes, but I think the way he throws himself into his art and is very precise screams introvert.

I think he is an extravert because he is so afraid of being alone (often doesn't seek being alone unless upset...not saying introverts don't get lonely, too), that is why is so forceful about hanging on to his sister Rebekah. That is why he clung to Stefan. I can see your point about the art though. Extraverts can be artists too though. Just saying. He may have picked up the hobby because he has difficulty maintaining relationships. He may have done a lot in his past that drives people away from him (probably intentionally drives people away because of his relationship with his father). He is fairly private about himself, but openly expresses himself more around Caroline (only because he tries to hide his vulnerability around enemies). I'm not sure now, but you posed a very good question. Again, I am just rambling. Did any of that register with you. Maybe he has found a balance between introversion and extroversion over his 1000 year existence.

03-25-2013, 05:11 PM

hannahgracex

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Originally Posted by Shea

I think he is an extravert because he is so afraid of being alone (often doesn't seek being alone unless upset...not saying introverts don't get lonely, too), that is why is so forceful about hanging on to his sister Rebekah. That is why he clung to Stefan. I can see your point about the art though. Extraverts can be artists too though. Just saying. He may have picked up the hobby because he has difficulty maintaining relationships. He may have done a lot in his past that drives people away from him (probably intentionally drives people away because of his relationship with his father). He is fairly private about himself, but openly expresses himself more around Caroline (only because he tries to hide his vulnerability around enemies). I'm not sure now, but you posed a very good question. Again, I am just rambling. Did any of that register with you. Maybe he has found a balance between introversion and extroversion over his 1000 year existence.

Hmm, you prove a good point with the "afraid to be alone" thing. I never gave much thought to that. I still think he's an introvert, though. A messed up introvert. I think he was originally an extrovert but all the abuse from his father made him stay away from people in general, but then cling only to people that he had control over.